The South Brisbane Support Group Meeting are getting together to enjoy a coffee and a chat. Please see the details of the Support Group Meeting for South Brisbane below: Date: Dec 9, 2023 Time: 10:00 am  Location: Holland Park Hotel, 945 Logan Rd, Holland Park. Phone:  0468 801 021 Email: info@scleroderma.org.au  Contact Us The post Scleroderma QLD – South Brisbane Support Group (Dec 9,, 2023) appeared first on Scleroderma Australia ..read more

Come along to the  Gold Coast Support Group Meeting. Everyone is welcome to come along for support, friendship and information. Stay and enjoy lunch following the meeting. Date: Dec 11, 2023 Time: 10:00 am  Location: Currunbin RSL, 165 Durringan St, Currumbin  Phone:  0468 801 021 Email: info@scleroderma.org.au Contact Us The post Scleroderma QLD – Gold Coast Support Group (Dec 11, 2023) appeared first on Scleroderma Australia ..read more

Come along to the Sunshine Coast Support Group Meeting. Everyone is welcome to come along for support, friendship and information. Stay and enjoy lunch following the meeting. Date: Nov 2, 2023 Time: 11:00 am  Location: Powerboat Club Golden Beach. Phone:  0468 801 021 Email: info@scleroderma.org.au Contact Us The post Scleroderma QLD – Sunshine Coast Support Group (Dec 7, 2023) appeared first on Scleroderma Australia ..read more

Come along to our support group for the scleroderma community in South Australia. We look forward to regularly bringing together people living with scleroderma, their families and friends. Everyone is welcome. Date: Friday 8 December 2023 Time: 1pm-2pm Location: Bricks & Stones Cafe, 190C Unley Road, Unley, South Australia RSVP: Rsvp preferred by emailing sa@sclerodermaaustralia.com.au Contact Us The post South Australia Support Group – December 8, 2023 appeared first on Scleroderma Australia ..read more

From 1 November 2023, the Government is funding an important blood test called the ‘NT-proBNP’ test for Australians living with Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis (SSc). The test assesses your risk of having a condition called Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), which is more common in people with Scleroderma. Read the information below or chat to your doctor to learn more. More information The post Understanding the ‘NT-proBNP’ Blood Test appeared first on Scleroderma Australia ..read more

Come along to the Sunshine Coast Support Group Meeting. Everyone is welcome to come along for support, friendship and information. Stay and enjoy lunch following the meeting. Date: Nov 2, 2023 Time: 11:00 am  Location: Powerboat Club Golden Beach. Phone:  0468 801 021 Email: info@scleroderma.org.au Contact Us The post Scleroderma QLD – Sunshine Coast Support Group (Nov 2, 2023) appeared first on Scleroderma Australia ..read more

Come along to the Hervey Bay Support Group Meeting. Everyone is welcome to come along for support, friendship and information. Stay and enjoy lunch following the meeting. Date: Nov 25, 2023 Time: 10:00 am  Location: To Be Advised Contact: info@scleroderma.org.au More Information The post Scleroderma QLD – Hervey Bay/Childers Support Group (Nov 25, 2023) appeared first on Scleroderma Australia ..read more

Welcome to the Sydney Support Group Meeting.  This month we will hold our AGM and Christmas party combined. Come along for support, friendship and information – everyone is welcome.  Date: Nov 25, 2023 Time: 12 noon  Location: The Eternity Café, Grand Concourse, Central Railway Station, Sydney Contact: Marilyn 0414 390 449 or sclerodermansw@tpg.com.au More Information The post Scleroderma NSW – Sydney Support Group (Nov 25, 2023) appeared first on Scleroderma Australia ..read more

The Scleroderma Perth WA group would like you to join them to help Shine a Light on Scleroderma for World Scleroderma Day! Please come along to share the occasion and meet some new people!  Date: November 19, 2023 Time: 10:30 am  Location: Secret Garden Cafe, 64 Angelo Street, South Perth 6151 RSVP Essential: wa@sclerodermaaustralia.com.au ** Please note: This is a mask-friendly event ** Contact us for further information. Contact Us The post Scleroderma Western Australia – Perth Support Group (Nov 19, 2023) appeared first on Scleroderma Australia ..read more

By Dr. Katie Morrisroe The ability to work is a fundamental component of everyday life. Work loss is one of the most important consequences of chronic rheumatic diseases, such as systemic sclerosis (also known as scleroderma).  Systemic sclerosis can impact work in several ways. It can mean that the individual cannot maintain work in their current roles because of their condition, resulting in unemployment, or it can cause work disability or work status restriction through absenteeism (extended periods of sick leave), and/or a reduction in productivity while present at work (presenteeis ..read more